An immaculate Grade II Listed townhouse in the heart of Chichester

Occupying a perfectly quiet yet central location in the heart of this cathedral city, Lion Street House is an immaculate Grade II listed townhouse dating back, we believe, to the early 1720s. The property was awarded a Chichester Heritage award for the work undertaken in the modernisation and remodelling of the property by the current owners in 2016. Lion Street House has been refashioned to provide accommodation fitting perfectly the needs of the modern family, with generously proportioned and well-thought-out accommodation over three floors.

The Georgian origins of the property are evident immediately on entering from the street through the beautiful old front door into the stunning entrance hallway with original stone-flagged floor. From here both the sitting room and dining room are accessed, and beyond is the rear hall through which lie the cellars, scullery and kitchen/breakfast room.

Lion Street House benefits from a wealth of period features as one would expect from a property of this era including well-proportioned rooms with excellent ceiling heights throughout, beautiful old fireplaces, original floors and banisters together with some wonderful examples of original Georgian panelling, particularly to the first-floor landing. The original Georgian windows still feature the working shutters in place and the house benefits from secondary glazing throughout. These original features are enhanced by the addition of several new fireplaces, as well as the beautiful furnishings and finishes, perfectly in-keeping with the relaxed, period feel.

Outside, a beautiful stone-flagged walled garden leads directly off the rear of the property with raised beds and planting just coming into its own. At the rear of the gardens is a greenhouse from Harley Botanic with the whole area providing an excellent space for entertaining year-round.

The property further benefits from two off-street car parking spaces accessed via electric gates off St Martin's Square; a rarity and a real benefit for any property within the city walls.

Location

The cathedral city of Chichester lies at the heart, both socially and culturally, of the county of West Sussex. The city lies along the south coast in one of the prime sectors of the Home Counties, within easy reach of the ever-popular coastal destinations of The Witterings, Itchenor and Bosham.

The whole area is renowned as a sailors’ paradise with a myriad of sailing clubs and excellent sailing in The Solent. Chichester is also a wonderful centre for shopping and features all of the usual high street multiples, supermarkets, and department stores as well as an extensive selection of individual boutique shops. The city is also well catered for the arts, with the Festival Theatre particularly well regarded, with its close links to the West End; hosting a number of shows, both before and after their appearance in London’s West End.

Chichester sits at the foot of the South Downs National Park, with its beautiful rolling hills providing wonderful recreational facilities, including miles of walks and rides along the famous South Downs Way. Sporting facilities in the area are excellent with, in addition to sailing off the coast, golf at West Sussex, Goodwood and Cowdray, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and of course with the Goodwood estate close by, the area is well served for the world-renowned motorsport events hosted by the estate, which also features a private aerodrome.
Notable schools in the area include Prebendal within walking distance, Seaford College at Duncton, Portsmouth Grammar School at Portsmouth, Westbourne House immediately east of the city and Oakwood Preparatory School to the west.

City centre 100 yards, Chichester station 0.5 miles (London Victoria from 1 Hour 35 minutes), Portsmouth 16 miles, Guildford 35 miles, London 67 miles

Distances and times are approximate

Note: Joint-Sole agency with Knight Frank LLP, Haselmere. Please ask for further information.